“The DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend) Handbook replaces silence with language, and isolation with support, so new dads don't have to carry the hardest parts of early parenthood alone. Not because dads need to be rescued. Because they deserve support, too.”
— ForbesA Sanity-Saving Guide for New & Expectant Dads
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The DILF (Dad I’d Like To… Friend) Handbook:
A New Dad’s Guide to Overcoming the Most Common Myths of Parenthood
Beyond the comedic title, The DILF (Dad I’d Like to… Friend) Handbook is a vital resource for the parts of fatherhood no one warns you about. Grounded in research, expert insights, and real stories, it’s a sanity-saving guide that shatters the most dangerous myths of fatherhood — from “there’s no room for mistakes as a parent” to “you will feel an instant bond with your baby.”
- Grounded in research & expert insights
- Real stories from real dads
- Shatters the most dangerous myths of fatherhood
NBC News Interview: The DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend) Handbook
An Interview between Today Show's Joe Fryer and The DILF (Dad I'd Like To Friend) Handbook author & Dads Supporting Dads Founder, Kevin Seldon
ForbesHow The DILF Handbook Debunks The Biggest Myths Of Fatherhood
Seldon doesn’t position this book as a replacement for classic parenting guides. He positions it as a missing layer, one that helps dads stay mentally well enough to show up. The DILF Handbook is his attempt to replace silence with language, and isolation with support, so new dads don’t have to carry the hardest parts of early parenthood alone. Not because dads need to be rescued. Because they deserve support, too.
Read Full Article“Seldon offers a fantastic resource — necessary reading for once and future fathers and all men who care.”
Gary Barker
Dad + CEO, Equimundo
“Working with expectant & new dads, I’m always looking for resources that tell the messy, humbling, and rewarding truth about fatherhood, especially for men who feel sidelined or uncertain in this new role. This book does exactly that, debunking ten parenting myths with honest narrative and research-backed guidance. It equips dads for the real, relational work of fathering.”
Jett Stone, PhD
Dad + Licensed Clinical Psychologist
“I truly wish I had this resource when I first became a dad. It speaks directly to the fear, loneliness, and uncertainty I carried early on, even though I didn’t yet have the words to describe it. “
Nicholas I.
Dad + Co-Organizer, Orlando Dads Group
“As a psychologist specializing in families and perinatal mental health, I found The DILF Handbook to be a vital and timely contribution to the parenting literature. Seldon offers a deeply informed and accessible guide that destigmatizes paternal vulnerability and expands our understanding of what emotionally attuned parenting can look like. Grounded in empathy and evidence, this book highlights how supporting fathers’ mental health strengthens the entire family system.”
Erin O'Connor, Ed.D.
Mom + Professor, Early Childhood, NYU Steinhardt
“Seldon offers many great pieces of practical parenting advice made simple. A wonderful reminder that we are not alone as dads, and if we take a few moments to pause and focus our energy, we can find a path together with our parenting partner!”
Ben Mills
Dad + Co-Organizer, Phoenix Dads Group
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